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Are We in Earnest?

By P. A. Clough

Are we doing all that lies in our power to advance the cause of Christ? Are our hearts fully in the Saviour’s keeping? Do we realize the shortness of time, and the importance of working while it is day, as we ought? We talk of the soon coming of the Lord, and the necessity of preparing to meet him, but do we realize that these things are so? When I enter into self-examination, I feel that I am sadly deficient in almost everything that is requisite to perfect Christian character, yet I am unwilling to give up the struggle, knowing that the promise is only to those that endure unto the end; and I am sometimes led to cry out with earnestness of soul, “Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth.” Oh! for more consecration to the Master; for soon we shall be called to give an account of our stewardship; soon Jesus will come, attended by a retinue of angels, and if we hear him say, “Well done,” it will be because we have done well.

Then how important that we walk in the footsteps of Him who lived our example; live out the teachings of his word, that we may, at last, have eternal life, and dwell on the earth when it is made new. How careful we ought to be that our influence is cast on the side of right; for Jesus has said, “He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth abroad.” Matt. 12:30. Sad, indeed, would it be, if, after professing to love the Lord, our lives should not correspond with our profession, and we thus bring a reproach upon the cause of truth.

Oh! for grace to be humble, “in all things showing ourselves a pattern of good works. In doctrine showing uncorrup[t]ness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part, may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of us. “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”

Then, if we are to be a peculiar people, we ought not to be conformed to this world, but be “transformed by the renewing of our mind, that we may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.” If we have become addicted to habits that are injurious, been conformed to the fashions of this world, the word of God demands reform. “He that striveth for the mastery, is temperate in all things.” Oh! that we might overcome self in such a manner as to be willing to labor to elevate ourselves to the standard of truth, although it may place us under the necessity of cutting off some right-hand sin, and crush some cherished idol to atoms. May the Lord help us to break off from every sinful indulgence, for it is our iniquities that have separated between us and our God.

May we earnestly seek to be overcomers, remembering that Jesus has said, “To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.” Rev. 3:21. P. A. CLOUGH.

The Measurement of Manhood.

It is painful to think how much the grave strains out, of that which men do and earn in this life. It is the work of men’s hands that they are proud of, mostly. They have organized and built—and that is well; but no man shall take his house with him out of this world. They have supplied their dwellings with things comfortable to every sense—and there is no harm in that; but no man shall take book, or picture, or furniture with him when he dies. They have heaped up treasures around them—and in the economy of God that is a method of civilization; but none of those things shall go through that portal; no one shall take with him houses, or lands, or raiment, or money, or friends, or honors. You shall take through the shadowy door nothing but that which is spiritual; and how much of that have you to take through? If you were to efface from many men that which makes them great in influence in the day in which they live; if you were to take from them all which depends purely upon physical qualities, and all that relates to the malign passion; if you were to send them out of life with no capital except truth, and honesty, and equity, and generosity, and affection, they would be paupers. For the grave lets nothing through but that which is ineffable—that which is of a high moral texture. And only he can measure himself aright who knows how much of himself he can carry through and beyond. When a man comes to die, then all that there is in him of manhood goes with him, and all the rest is baggage. The things which he has been thinking of, and for which he has been giving the time of life, and almost his life itself, are often no more than the chaff of wheat, after the wheat is ripe and gone.

A Free Pardon Calls for a Grateful Heart

A free pardon calls for a grateful heart.

TRUST IN GOD.

STAND we firm in that dread moment, Stand we firm nor shrink away; Looking boldly through the darkness, Wait the coming of the day Gathering strength while we are waiting, For the conflict yet to come; Fear not, fail not, God will lead us Yet in safety to our home.

Obituary Notices.

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED, in Vermillion, Dacotah, May 25, 1873, of consumption, Annie M., daughter of R. P. and A. B. Stewart, aged nineteen years, one month, and seven days. She died in hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Words were spoken on the occasion by Eld. Hurlbutt. R. P. STEWART.

DIED, at Neosho Falls, Kan., Friday, June 13, of pleurisy and pneumonia, also inflammatory fever and rheumatism, our dear mother, Jane Glover, wife of C. S. Glover, aged fifty-eight years, two months, and five days.

She was taken sick April 25. Seven weeks, she suffered severe pain. Her disease finally terminated in inflammation of the heart.

For twenty years, she has been a firm believer in the S. D. A. faith. Her belief in the soon coming of Jesus, and her preparation for that event, will not be in vain; for the trumpet of God will soon sound, and he will gather the sleeping saints, when our dear mother will arise to dwell forever where there is no more suffering.

Funeral discourse by I. S. Sherrill, Presbyterian, from Numbers 23:10. ANGELIA J. EDMUNDS.

Bedford, Mich.

DIED, in Potterville, May 1, 1873, our much beloved sister Spears, aged forty-one years, four months, and sixteen days.

Sister Spears embraced the Advent faith about eighteen months since. Her devotion to her profession shed a hallowed influence over all with whom she associated. She had been an invalid for some time, and no pains was spared for her recovery till death claimed her.

While we deeply feel our loss, we mourn not without hope.

Funeral discourse to a large and sympathetic audience from 1 Thess. 4:14. E. B. LANE.

DIED, at Westmore, Vermont, June 4, 1873, after an illness of eight days, Mary E. Litchfield, only daughter of Alfred M. and Mary L. Litchfield, aged nine years and six months.

Mary received the truth, with her mother and oldest brother, last winter, and gave the best of evidence of genuine conversion, adorning her profession with a consistent life. The funeral sermon was given by the writer, before a large, attentive, and feeling audience, from Rev. 14:13. D. T. BOURDEAU.

Our dearly beloved mother, Sally Pond, died, at the residence of her son, E. A. Pond, at Adams, Hillsdale Co., Mich., June 9, 1873, of dropsy, in the seventy-fifth year of her age. Her death was sudden and unexpected to all except herself. Although we deeply feel our loss, we have the blest assurance that she sleeps in Jesus.

Funeral discourse by Prof. Dunn, of Hillsdale College, from Matt. 24:46. EMILY JANE PAINE.

DIED, in Marengo, Iowa, June 9, 1873, of consumption, Mary Keck, daughter of Reuben Keck, aged fifteen years, three months, and three days.

Funeral discourse by Eld. Snyder, of the Christian church, from Rev. 14:13. MARY A. KECK.

DIED, in Vernon, Iowa, of dropsy, our beloved father, Nahum Sargeant, in his eightieth year. He embraced the Advent faith in 1860, and lived a faithful Christian till his death.

Funeral discourse by Rev. Lewis of the Presbyterian order. ALONZO SARGEANT.

DIED, in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., February 21, of consumption, Mary A. Thomas, wife of Salem Town, aged twenty-five years. A. H. HALL.

DIED, in State Center, Iowa, May 22, 1873, of lung fever, sister Eliza A. Stone, aged sixty-four years. In early life, our mother gave her heart to Jesus, and united with the Methodist church, but was not reconciled to all of their views. In 1854, she embraced present truth.

A few appropriate remarks were made at the funeral by Eld. Dunton, Methodist. S. M. HOLLY.

I Will Follow Thee.

By James Lawson

From “GUIDE TO HOLINESS.”

Words and music by JAMES LAWSON.

3 Though ’tis lone, and dark, and dreary, Cheerless though my path may be; If thy voice I hear before me, Fearlessly, I’ll follow thee.

4 Though I meet with tribulations, Sorely tempted though I be; I remember thou wast tempted, And rejoice to follow thee.

5 Though thou lead’st me through affliction, Poor, forsaken, though I be; Thou wast destitute, afflicted, And I only follow thee.

6 Though to Jordan’s rolling billows, Cold and deep, thou leadest me, Thou hast crossed the waves before me, And I still will follow thee.

Catholic Progress in England.

FROM a London letter in the Chicago Evening Journal, of May 24, 1873:—

A ponderous volume has just been published, by a Roman Catholic author, showing the strides that his Church has been making in this Protestant country. He gives a vast amount of statistics, with none of which I shall now deal. I only wish to call attention to the fact that, although only a few years ago, say fifteen or twenty, there was not a solitary convent, or nunnery, in all England, there are now no less than about 450, fully recognized and tolerated. The occupation of the Sisters is nursing and teaching, and it is estimated that about 200,000 children are being brought up under their instructions. These will, of course, grow up Roman Catholics, and by-and-by take their places in society and diffuse their influence throughout the land. Is it not easy to see what the political future of this Protestant country is to be? Such statistics as these speak louder than whole volumes of argument.

The Fires in the Northern Peninsula.

GREEN BAY, Wis., June 20.—For some days past, fires have been raging in the woods in the vicinity of the various mining locations in Marquette County, Mich. Yesterday, about 1 o’clock P. M., the wind changed, driving the fire in the direction of the village of Michigamme, thirty-eight miles west of Marquette, and in a few hours, only three or four houses remained standing. About 150 buildings burned, and 100 or more families are left homeless, with little more than the clothing they happened to wear. The village was composed entirely of wooden buildings, which, after the long dry spell, burned quickly, giving the inhabitants barely time to save themselves. The people took to the lake near by, on planks, logs, etc. The scene is described as appalling and heartbreaking in the extreme. Eight bodies have been found burned to a crisp, and more are missing. Supplies of all kinds have been sent from Marquette, Negaunee, and the surrounding country towns, for the use of the sufferers.

Spurr Mine village suffered the same fate. The fires are still raging, and threaten a repetition of the Peshtigo horror of two years ago. We can as yet get no further particulars.

Fires are also burning on the line of the G. B. and I. P. Railways, about two miles west of Dexterville, which, it is supposed, are doing much damage, but we can get no reliable facts. That Michigamme and Spurr Mine village are destroyed, is beyond a doubt.—Detroit Post.

What Relation Was Hobab to Moses?

By A. C. Bourdeau

This question has often been asked, and as I am desired to answer it, without professing to present anything new upon it, I would briefly say:—

It is a fact that Raguel or Reuel (the Hebrew word in both cases is the same), and Jethro, and Hobab, are names given in the Holy Scriptures to denote the father-in-law of Moses. Ex. 2:18; 3:1; 4:18; 18:12; Num. 10:29; Judges 4:11. Yet the express statement that Hobab was “the son of Raguel” (Num. 10:29, is certainly not in favor of Hobab’s identity with Raguel, as is supposed by some. Some claim from this text that Hobab was the brother-in-law of Moses, while it is admitted that “the present punctuation of our Hebrew Bibles does not warrant this.” (See Jethro in Smith’s Dictionary of the Bible); and, further, Num. 10:29—the text adduced in proof of that position—represents that “Hobab, the son of Raguel, the Midianite,” was Moses’ father-in-law (compare with Joshua 1:1), as does also Judges 4:11. The fact that one portion of the Bible is as much the inspired word of God as another, is certainly against the opinion that this text in Judges was written more loosely than were other texts that treat upon this question, because it was written at a later period.

Now, in view of these facts, is it not reasonable and scriptural to believe that Hobab was the same as Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law? and that Zipporah was called the daughter of Reuel, as one of his descendants, and because he was the head of the family? Compare with Gen. 31:43; 2 Kings 14:3; 16:2; etc. Should it be claimed that Josephus and other writers represent Raguel as having Jethro for a surname, Jethro or Jether signifying, “his excellence,” or, “he that excels,” this significant or official title was doubtless given to Reuel, Moses’ father (grandfather)-in-law, a priest or prince of Midian, as it was also to “Hobab, the father-in-law of Moses.”

A. C. Bourdeau.

QUESTION: “Is it right for a Seventh-day Adventist to be examined on the Sabbath, in view of obtaining a certificate to teach school, where the law requires such examination on that day?”

Ans: The question is, whether or not it is our work or God’s work in which we are employed while so doing. The commandment is very explicit in its statements, when it says, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work.” And Isa. 58:13, 14, shows that we should refrain from our own work or pleasure, and from speaking our own words on that day. Is it not our worldly interests we are trying to promote, in preparing ourselves to teach school of a secular character? We think that it is. And although it may seem to be a sacrifice of such interest on our part, yet it is safe to do just as God says, let the circumstances be what they may. Jesus says, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these [earthly] things shall be added unto you.”

W. J. B.

“M. W.” wants us to inform him how long a time will elapse from the resurrection of the wicked to their destruction. We refer him to Deut. 29:29.

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

** Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 269 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago, are invited to attend.

A TRACT and Missionary Society meeting will be held at Potterville, July 5, 6. S. N. HASKELL, E. H. ROOT.

THE general quarterly meeting for the Ohio Tract and Missionary Society will be held at Clyde, July 12 and 13. Eld. S. N. Haskell is expected. A general attendance is desired. Provision will be made to care for all that may come. O. F. GUILFORD, Pres.

A GENERAL State quarterly meeting will be held at Bordoville, Vt., July 19, 20. A general attendance of the brethren and sisters is requested, as important matters in reference to missionary work will be attended to at this meeting, which will commence Friday evening. Eld. Haskell appoints to be at this meeting. A. C. BOURDEAU, Pres.

MEETING of T. and M. Society, of District No. 8, Wis., will be held at Marquette, June 12 and 13, in connection with our quarterly meeting. We hope to have a full report from all members of the Society at this meeting. RUFUS BAKER, Director.

THE Lord willing, I will meet with the brethren at Brighton, Iowa, July 12 and 13. H. NICOLA.

I now design to attend the general quarterly meeting at Clyde, Ohio, according to appointment in this week's Review; also the one at Bordoville, Vermont, July 19, 20. We expect a general attendance at both of these meetings. The above meetings, also those in Michigan, are expected to commence Friday evening, and there will be a social meeting Sabbath morning at 9 A. M. S. N. HASKELL.

The Eastern Camp-Meetings.

We give the time of these meetings, and their order, as follows:— New York, August 7–11. Vermont, Wolcott, “ 14–18. New England, So. Lancaster, “ 21–25. Maine, Pishon’s Ferry, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1. Michigan, “ Sept. 4–8. Ohio, “ 11–15. Indiana, “ 18–22.

This is just about the same order as last year. If there are any special reasons in any Conference why this should be changed, let those interested send in to the REVIEW AND HERALD a statement of them immediately, and if consistent, a change can be made. These meetings commence Thursday, and continue through Monday; and all should be sure to be on the ground the first day, and continue till they close, early Tuesday morning. So far as the places are concerned, where they will be held, we are only prepared to give them for New England and Maine. The former, at South Lancaster, and the latter, at Pishon’s Ferry, near Skowhegan, the same as last year. Others should send them in at once.

GEN. CONF. COM.

Vermont State Conference.

By Lewis Bean; H. N. Austin; H. K. Pike

The Vermont State Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting to be held at Wolcott, Vt., commencing Aug. 14, and continuing to Aug. 18. We most earnestly desire that all the churches in this Conference shall take the necessary steps to fully represent themselves by delegates; also, new churches wishing to be admitted, should present their requests and send delegates. All reports required by the constitution, should be prepared in season; also the pledges on S. E. for the coming year. We hope to see present all those who have recently embraced the truth; also, we hope all the friends of the cause will make a special effort to attend this meeting. Bring along your friends with you, and come, praying that God will especially bless.

The Vt. Camp-meeting will be held in Wolcott, Vt., about forty rods from the depot of the P. & O. R. R.

LEWIS BEAN, \nH. N. AUSTIN, \nH. K. PIKE, \n\nJune 24, 1873. \n\nVt. \nConf. \nCom.

Tract and Missionary Meeting at Potterville

By E. H. Root; S. H. King

Notice.

WE would especially call the attention of the brethren and sisters in districts No's 3, 4, and 5, to the appointment of the tract and missionary meeting at Potterville, July 5 and 6. It is the last meeting Bro. Haskell can hold with us for the present, and we consider these meetings highly important. At this meeting, matters of interest relating to the T. and M. work will be considered. We therefore expect that each of the above-mentioned districts will be well represented. Our confidence is very much increased in the success of this enterprise when properly taken hold of. Come prepared to spend the two entire days. E. H. Root, } Conf. S. H. King, } Com.

Camp-Meeting Dates Changed

☞ By request of Bro. Haskell, the dates of camp-meetings in Maine and New England are changed, so that they now stand, New England, Aug. 21-25; Maine, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1. This change is made necessary by other meetings.

Business Department.

Not slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Notes.

P. Pamble, La Porte, Ind., wants the address of Charles Lee.

A. G. P.: in Vol. 41, No. 5, Jan. 14, 1873.

RECEIPTS

For Review and Herald.

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Books Sent by Mail.

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Books Sent by Express.

S. N. Haskell, Lapeer, Mich., $22.50, John Trotman, Traverse City, Mich., 5.00.

Cash Received on Account.

New England Delinquent Fund, $2.53, S N Haskell $20.90, A O Burrell 20.74, Mich Delinquent Fund, District No 7, 28.76, District No 9, 17.81, District No 10, 49.49, H A St John 5.00, J B Goodrich 2.50, B D Townsend 5.00.

Review to the Poor.

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Instructor to the Poor.

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General Conference Fund.

D C Elmer $2.00.

Michigan Conference Fund.

Church at Orleans $25.00.

Donations for the Danish Monthly.

L Brewster $2.00, Maggie Grant 1.50.

HYGIENIC BOOK FUND.

M A S $3.00, Vernie Null 2.00, Wm G Allen 4.00.

The Cholera in the South.

THE Southern papers have hitherto tried to keep back reports of the mortality from cholera; but there is no disguising the truth that it is raging terribly, and is spreading rapidly. Recent changes of weather, it is hoped, will abate it, but time only can determine. Some cases have occurred as far north as Cincinnati.

The Bullion Yield of Nevada for 1872.

COMPLETE returns of the bullion product of the State for 1872 have not yet been received at the office of the State Controller, but from the exhibit of the first three quarters of the year, we are warranted in placing the gold and silver product of Nevada for 1872, at between $22,000,000 and $23,000,000. To State Controller Hobart, we are indebted for the following statement from the assessment rolls of the proceeds of the mines of the State for the nine months ending September 30, 1872:—

This is a magnificent exhibit for nine months, being larger than the entire bullion product of 1871. Assuming that the last quarter of the year has given a yield equal to the average of the preceding three quarters, and the aggregate gold and silver product of the State reaches $22,236,760 31. For a State with a population of but 50,000, this is doing well. The product is at the rate of $444 for every man, woman, and child in the State. The yield in 1871 was about $17,000,000, which has increased over $4,000,000 in 1872. At the same rate of increase, the product of 1873 will be over $26,000,000. This will place Nevada in the front rank of bullion-producing States.

Detroit Must Prepare for Cholera

We are informed by a gentleman who has recently come from the South, that the health of Memphis and Nashville is misrepresented by the telegraph; that the mortality from cholera is much greater than has been reported. If this is to be a cholera year, Detroit will be more or less exposed to it, and it is high time to make ready. There are too many ill-smelling sewer vents and choked-up sewers to make the city cholera proof. The Board of Health and the Sanitary Police ought to be moving in the matter already. If Detroit is visited by the cholera, it will not be healthy for them, if they neglect their duty now.—Post.

FRED DOUGLASS once said that you could no more silence a wrong-headed man by answering him than you could get the ding out of a brass kettle by pounding on it.